Chapter 19: Love
A/N: Okay, I have to admit that this is definitely one of my favorite chapters that I've written so far. I hope you all enjoy it! Also, just a heads up that I'm trying to write as much as I possibly can now because once school starts up again, I won't be able to update as often. Please review and let me know what you think and what I can do to improve!
This day could not be over soon enough. How long until I could finally go home!
I need you to find an excuse as to why you can't go to school Friday. Also, if you have plans for this weekend, cancel them. –Sebastian
I can't just not go to school. And who says I can just cancel my plans? I was actually booked this entire weekend…I wasn't even going to be able to see you.
Wait, really? –Sebastian
You have a popular boyfriend, what can I say? –Blaine
Shut up. Friday is your Senior Skip Day anyways. So it doesn't really make a difference. –Sebastian
If you give me a good enough reason I'll consider it. –Blaine
Nope. You're going to have to trust me. –Sebastian
Hmmm…nope. Not willing to take that chance. Sorry. –Blaine
… -Sebastian
… -Blaine
BLAINE. –Sebastian
Fine. I'll ask my parents if I can take it off. –Blaine
Already talked to them. You're in the clear. –Sebastian
You did? Then why did I have to think of an excuse. And why exactly am I taking a 3 day weekend? –Blaine
I just needed you to say yes. And if I told you it wouldn't be a surprise. –Sebastian
"Blaine. Focus man." Finn said. Truth be told, I had completely zoned out in the middle of our rehearsal for regionals. I wasn't all that worried, the only competition was the Warblers, and as much as I loved my old teammates, we had this in the bag.
"Sorry." I mumbled before getting back in the flow of things. I had to hand it to Brittany; she came up with incredible choreography. It was difficult, but if we could pull this off it was a sure win.
After another run through the dance moves, most of us were worn out. "Britt, these dance moves are killing me." Sugar said, falling to the floor on her ass.
"We can't do this." Unique said, helping Sugar back on her feet.
"Jake and Brittany are the only really good dancers here. What're the rest of us supposed to do?" Joe asked.
"C'mon guys! We won't win regionals with that attitude." Finn said.
"He's right guys! You saw the Warblers at sectionals; their dance moves have drastically improved. If we want to win this, we need to be better than them at their own game."
Finn looked at me and nodded, putting out his fist so that I could pound it. I actually really liked how close Finn and I had gotten after resolving the conflict him and I had when I first transferred to McKinley.
"Alright guys, take a five minute break. Make sure to be back here in time though, I want to run through the numbers a few more times." Everyone groaned before they each went their separate ways, except Brittany who stayed behind with Finn and I.
"Finn, I don't know if I can do this." Britt said.
"What're you talking about Britt?"
"I've always had maybe a couple lines here and there during competitions, but I'm usually there to pull off the dance moves no one else can. This time I have an entire song. I don't think I can do this, maybe Kitty or someone else should have it."
"Britt, this is your senior year. It's your turn to shine. You've been working so hard on this, you deserve it." Finn said.
"Exactly. You're the reason we'll be winning regionals and kicking those sorry Warbler's ass's." I said giving her a high five.
"One of those sorry Warbler's is your boyfriend Blaine." Finn said laughing.
"Yeah, he'll get over it though. I won't hear the end of it for weeks but I'll live." I said laughing.
When everyone was back, we ran through the number a few more times before deciding to call it quits. It had been an overall productive day, and we didn't want to wear ourselves out too much. It was difficult though, most of us also had parts in the play that we needed to rehearse for as well. The play was the week following the competition, so it was exhausting preparing for both.
"Blaine, do you think I could come over so you could help me practice my vocals?" Britt said running up to me.
"Definitely! I need to go over some lines with Marley first though, I hope you don't mind."
"No! That's okay. I'm going to go grab a bite to eat with Tina, Artie, and Sam. Will you call me when you're on your way home?"
"Will do!" With that, Brittany kissed my cheek and ran off.
I was a little upset that I wasn't going to see Sebastian tonight, but I didn't blame him. He had a lacrosse game, Warblers practice, and had a huge exam the following day that he needed to study for. Sebastian was actually a really smart guy. He was athletic, he could sing, he could dance…basically he could do it all. I knew without a doubt that he would be ale to get into whatever college he applied to.
Thinking about it, we haven't actually talked about what we're doing next year. But right now wasn't the time to think about that. Knowing me, I would overthink everything and worry about things that we still had months to talk about.
My stomach growled loudly as I was exiting the stage; I couldn't even remember the last time I had a bite to eat. I decided to make a quick pit stop at the vending machine, buying myself some chips, before heading back towards the choir room where I had agreed to meet with Marley.
"Hey Marley!" I said walking into the choir room.
"Hey Blaine!" She said coming to give me a hug, even though I had just seen her less than 10 minutes ago.
"You ready to start?" I asked. Marley nodded as she pulled out the script from her back pack.
Rehearsal went smoothly, getting almost every line right the first time.
"What do you have planned for tomorrow?" Marley asked.
"Nothing I don't think. You?" Marley gave me a strange look. Was I missing something?
"I'm going to dinner with Ryder. And then I'm meeting with Kitty and Jake to watch a movie."
"Are you to official now?" Marley shook her head.
"No, we're all going as just friends. By the way, I should really apologize for what I did at Brittany's house at that party we went to a couple weeks ago."
"It's totally fine Marley. I understand where you're coming from. Sebastian is quite the looker." I said winking at her. "Did you enjoy it?"
"Oh my god. Blaine, I don't know how you don't melt every time you kiss him!" I couldn't help but laugh.
"Oh, believe me I do." I said. "Well, I'll see you tomorrow!" I said grabbing my backpack.
"Sounds good! Bye Blaine." I waved to her before I walked out of the choir room and made my way to my car.
I had felt my phone vibrate during it, but I didn't want to risk being distracted, so I waited until we were finished before looking to see who it was. As if by instinct, I could feel my lips curve into a smile seeing the name on my screen.
So what're you doing tonight? –Sebastian
I have a date! –Blaine
Funny. Don't make me get in my car and drive there just to kick some kid's ass –Sebastian
You're gonna come here to beat up Brittany? –Blaine
Oh! You didn't say it was a date with Britt. I'm jealous! I wish I could spend time with Britt :( –Sebastian
I see how it is. -Blaine
You too of course ;) –Sebastian
As I got to my car, I turned it on so that I could warm up a little before heading out. Crap. I almost forgot to call Britt.
"Hello?"
"Hey Britt, I'm just about to leave McKinley. Come over whenever you're done eating!"
"Is that okay if Tina, Artie, and Sam come over?"
"Yeah definitely! I'm alone tonight anyways!"
"Sebastian isn't coming over?"
"No, he's really busy."
"Are you hungry? We can bring you some food!"
"No, I'm okay I can just make something at home."
"If you don't tell me what you want I'm bringing you Brussel Sprouts and Lima Beans."
"My favorite! Hmm...anything is fine."
"Okay, we'll see you soon!"
I arrived home to an empty house and a note saying that my parents went out to dinner. I don't understand why they didn't just text me.
I was seriously exhausted; the last few days have been pretty rough. I decided to take a quick nap before my friends arrived.
I woke up 15 minutes later the sound of knocking at my door. I quickly fixed my hair before I ran downstairs to let my friends in.
"Hope you like lasagna!" Sam said, handing me a bag with a to-go box in it.
"Perfect!"
"So, how about instead of practicing we kick it old school watch Grease instead, you know, get character research and all that good stuff?" Artie said.
"Sounds good to me." Tina said, rolling Artie inside.
"Blaine, one of the containers in the bag is for Lord Tubbington, so make sure you don't eat it!"
"Lord Tubbington eats regular food?" Sam asked, raising an eyebrow but shrugging, not really surprised by anything when it came to Britt and her cat.
"Yeah, he's on Atkins."
We all sat down as I found the movie, ready to just relax and hangout with some friends.
"Do you guys want anything?" I said before walking to the kitchen to heat up the lasagna. Everyone shook their head.
"I say since none of us are in relationships with people who can be here tomorrow, we all go on a 4-way date!" Brittany said.
"Yeah! That sounds like fun!" Tina added. "What should we do?"
"Is Sugar throwing another party?" Artie asked.
"I don't think so." Sam said.
"Then how about we go catch a movie then dinner at Bread Stix?"
"We should go to Color-Me-Mine!" Sam said, way too excited.
"What're you guys talking about?" I asked, walking into the living room as I took a bite from the lasagna, resulting in burning my mouth.
"We're going on a date tomorrow!" Tina said.
"What's the occasion? Just cause?" The 4 of them looked at me like I was stupid. "What?" I asked sitting down and pressing play.
"Please tell me you know what tomorrow is." Tina said.
"Uh.."
"Tomorrow's Valentine's Day Blaine…" Sam said, furrowing his eyebrows at me.
"No way…It's the 14th already?!"
"You haven't noticed all the decorations at school?" Guess not…"Of course the only person who can actually spend their time with their boyfriend tomorrow doesn't even remember the holiday of love." Artie continued.
I palmed my head. How could I forget! I didn't even have a present or anything for Sebastian.
"You and Sebastian don't have anything planned?" Britt asked.
"Not that I know of. All I know is that Sebastian is coming here after school tomorrow. And apparently I can't go to school Friday."
"Wait, you're not going to school on Friday? Why not?" Sam asked.
"Couldn't tell you. Sebastian told me to take the day off and I guess even my parents were okay with it. I don't have any idea why though."
"That's weird. You have to let us know when you find out!" Tina said.
"You have to get Sebastian something Blainey, this is your first Valentine's day together!"
"I know. I have no clue how I let that slip my mind. I'll probably stop by somewhere on my way home tomorrow."
"Don't beat yourself up too hard. We've been being worked like slaves lately." Artie said.
After talking for who knows how long, we realized that there was no point in even watching the movie seeing as we had missed almost the entire thing. Instead, we decided to have a karaoke night. You couldn't have glee club members together without their being at least one singing session.
"Aren't you excited?" My mom said as her face lit up with a smile. I wasn't really sure what I was supposed to be excited for. Sebastian had kept it a secret the entire time, not even hinting at what exactly we were doing, let alone why I needed to take days off.
"No. Sebastian hasn't told me anything." Clearly my parents were in the know, seeing as even my dad seemed to be in a extra good mood. "I don't understand why I had to take tomorrow off from school, let alone why you two would allow it." I said raising an eyebrow.
"Oh believe me," my dad started, "you'll thank us later. What did you get him for Valentine's day?" I blushed when I thought about how I had made Sebastian a promise ring using wrappers of his favorite candy. I also bought him a bear and put one of my bowties on it before I sprayed it with my cologne so that it would smell like me. "Never mind. I don't want to know." My dad said shaking his head.
"No! Dad it's nothing like that, it's just that it's really cheesy." Just then there was a knock on the door. I went to go open it to see Sebastian with a smile wider than I thought possible. He handed me a box of chocolates and a beautiful assortment of roses of every possible color.
"Hey babe." He said, leaning in to quickly kiss me. Babe? That was new.
"Hey!" I said, stepping out of the way so he could come in.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, how are you two doing today?"
"Hi sweetie" My mom said, bringing Sebastian in for a hug before letting him turn to shake my fathers hand.
"Hey son." I still couldn't get over the fact that my dad called him son. I didn't mind it. It was just strange.
"So. Since we're all here, now will you tell me what's going on?" I asked
"Not yet. All in due time Blaine." He said grabbing my hand. "Anything fun planned for tonight?" Sebastian asked my parents.
"We're just going to stay in tonight. It's been a long day. But you too should head out." My dad gave Sebastian a look, to which Sebastian nodded. I was so confused; since when had these two been all buddy-buddy?
"We'll see you later!" I said hugging my mom and dad before dragging Sebastian out of the house.
"Bye!" Sebastian yelled as I closed the door.
When we arrived Bread Stix, we were escorted to table that was beautifully set up with candles and everything.
"How did you manage to get them to set a special place for us?"
"There's nothing a few kind words and a smile from Sebastian won't get you." He said with a wink.
After placing our orders, I decided to give Sebastian his gift. "Here, this is for you." I said handing it to him.
"I was wondering who that present was for!" Sebastian said with a smile.
"You're definitely going to think it's cheesy, but…you know me, I can't help but be cute."
Sebastian pulled out the bear with the bowtie. "Aw, Blaine this is adorable. Thank you! It even smells like you." He said grabbing my hand.
"Yeah, I sprayed it with my cologne so if you ever got lonely at Dalton, you could smell it and think of me. But, there's more at the bottom." Sebastian reached back inside the bag to pull out the small box.
"Are you proposing to me?" He said with a smirk on his face. I could feel my cheeks turn a bright shade of red.
"No! It's a promise ring!" Sebastian opened the box and smiled. His eyes gleamed; I was hoping that was a sign that he liked it.
"Is this…did you make it?"
"Yeah. I know it's stupid, but I used your favorite candy wrappers to make it. I knew that you loved starbursts."
"I love it. It's so thoughtful, thank you." Sebastian said leaning over to kiss me. "Can I ask what exactly are you promising?" He said a half smile on his face.
"Well, I promise to always love you. To always be there for you, even if you piss me off. To hold you when you're sad, and to smile with you when you're happy. To kiss you wherever and whenever you want. To laugh even when you're jokes aren't funny. But most importantly, to always remind you how perfectly imperfect you are."
"I love it Blaine. I love you." Sebastian squeezed my hand.
"You sure it isn't too…cutsie?"
"No. it's perfect. It's our first Valentine's day together."
"The first of many."
After dinner, we headed back to my house. I was surprised to see my mom standing outside the house and that car turned on in the driveway.
"Mom is everything okay?"
"Of course! Come give me a hug before you leave." She said pulling me into a hug.
"Leave?" I asked as I pulled away.
"Promise me you'll be safe. And you'll call tomorrow!"
"What're you-"
"Hunny, stop talking before you ruin it." My dad yelled from the car.
"Sorry, sorry! Bye boys. You two have fun." She said as she waved us goodbye.
After a half an hour car ride, we pulled into the airport. "Dad, what are we doing here?" I asked stepping out of the car.
"Not up to me to tell you. Sebastian, take care of my boy."
"I will sir, I promise." Sebastian opened the trunk out of the car and pulled out two suitcases.
"Blaine. I love you. Be safe. Have a good time and make sure to take lots of pictures." He hugged me through the window before winking at me.
"Dad I sti-" before I could finish, my dad had rolled up his window and was driving away.
"Will you please tell me what's going on Sebastian? What are we doing here?"
"Simple. I'm in love with you. You're in love with me. Where else to spend Valentine's Day than in the city of love?" Sebastian said grabbing my hand and handing me my suitcase.
"Are you-" I began, still somewhat confused as to what was going on. From what I gathered, we were going somewhere.
"Have you ever been to Paris, Blaine?"